Holy Communion

 AATHAVAN 🖋️ 668 ⛪ November 26, 2022 Saturday

"But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup." ( 1 Corinthians 11 : 28 )

Todays verse speak about holy communion. Christians are commanded by Jesus Christ to partake of Christ's body and blood as a faith to proclaim his death and resurrection. He said, "Do this in remembrance of me" (Luke 22:19). To do this is to believe and accept and confess that Christ gave His body and blood as a sacrifice for us.

But, it is not just a ritual. Our partaking of Christ's body and blood is truly a declaration that we are partakers of Christ.

That is why the apostle Paul says, "let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup".  Yes, we should test and know whether we are worthy to partake of Christ's body and blood.

Paul is saying that the blows, if we partake of Christ's body and blood, wrongly or unworthily, will affect our body as well. In other words, improper communion can lead to illness and even death. "For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep." ( 1 Corinthians 11 : 30 )

Beloved, although we confess the death and resurrection of Christ when we partake of the Eucharist, it is necessary that we partake of it with a worthy spirit and holiness.

The pastor of the church where I used to go to worship would give a clear and detailed explanation to everyone before giving the communion. After hearing the explanation, almost half of the people would return thinking that they can take it next time. When I asked the pastor about this, he said, "It is not a play thing to partake the body and blood of Christ. If I gave it to all those who came without giving an adequate explanation, I must also be accountable to God."

Beloved, let us ask Him for forgiveness if we have unknowingly participated in communion earlier days without examining ourselves. Henceforth we shall know ourselves soberly, and participate in holy communion only if our conscience clears us without guilt.

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